Malta’s Tech Future: Startups and Regulation
summary
MDIA positions regulation as an enabler and documents a concrete legacy: national AI strategy (2019) plus an AI ethical framework, and Malta claims first-mover status on iGaming regulation. Concrete outputs include a Unity training hub certifying 400 students, a €10M Malta Venture Capital Fund, an incubator housing 10 studios, and Weaver’s return with Epic/HTC/Warner Bros backing. Remaining gaps are limited private VC liquidity, confusing grant access, and a need to scale local upskilling into exportable startups.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction and panel overview
- 1:45Malta’s regulatory framework and innovation approach
- 8:30AI ethics and governance in Malta
- 12:00Gaming sector lessons applied to tech
- 18:15Startup experiences and scaling in Malta
- 24:30Investment gaps and venture capital opportunities
- 28:15Talent development and workforce upskilling & Malta’s future roadmap
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